Phenolic Phytochemicals are the largest category of phytochemicals and the most widely distributed in the plant kingdom. The most important groups are:

Flavonoids

Phenolic Acid

Poly Phenols

Fruit is an essential part of your diet. Use the list below to chose fruit that is best for you.

AcaiBerry

Good levels of anti-oxidants, minerals and vitamins. Has high caloric value and fat unlike other berries. By virtue of their anti-free radical fighting action, studies suggest the many polyphenolic anthocyanin compounds contain anti–aging, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Rich in olac acid (omega 9) and linoleic acid (omega 6)

Acai berry pulp has good dietary fibre which helps to remove cholesterol from the stool. Medium level ORAC value.

Excellent source of Vitamin A and carotenes both essential for vision. Vitamin A is also important for maintaining healthy mucus membrane and skin. Carotene help protect the body from lung and oral cavity cancers.

Rich in calories but very low in fat. Its flesh is composed of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose which is easy to digest and provides an instant release of energy and vitality to the body. great choice for an after-work-out recovery fruit.

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Blueberries

Very low in calories. They are amongst the highest antioxidants value fruit derived mainly from poly-phenolic anthocyanidin. They also have flavonoid antioxidants such as carotene B, lutein and zeaxanthin.

The phytochemical compound in the this fruit rid the body of harmful oxygen-derived free radicals protecting against cancer, ageing, degenerative disease and infections.

Studies also support the chlorogenic acid present in these berries help lower blood sugar levels and control glucose levels in type II diabetes mellitus condition.

Citrus fruit like lemons and orange have scientifically evidence to suggest the phyto-chemical antioxidants, soluble and insoluble dietary fibre have been found to reduce the risk of cancers, chronic diseases like arthritis, obesity and coronary heart disease.

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Mango

According to some new research mango fruit has been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. The presence of their poly-phenolic antioxidant compound offer this protection against cancer.

Excellent source of vitamin A and flavonoids beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and beta-cryptoxanthin which are essential for vision.

Low in caloric value. Good dietary fibre most of which is non-soluble. Also the gritty fibre content bonds to cancer causing toxins and chemicals in the colon, protecting its mucous membrane from contact with these compounds.

Punicalagin is a polyphenolic antioxidant compound found abundantly in the juice of pomegranate which may be effective in reducing the risk of heart disease by scavenging harmful free radicals from the body.

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Strawberries

Low in calories and fat. Strawberries have significantly high amounts of phenolic flavonoids phyto-chemicals called anthocyanins and ellagic acid. Some studies show that consuming this fruit have potential health benefits against cancer, ageing, inflammation and neurological disease.

Strawberries containvitamin A,vitamin E and many health promoting flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin and beta-carotene in small amounts that act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals.